Senior Telecommunications Network Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development & industry认证

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Architect to lead the high-level design and strategic planning of scalable, resilient networks. This fully remote role taps into global expertise to shape future network infrastructure, including 5G, SDN, NFV, and cloud-native solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in telecommunications architecture, a strong ARM for translating business needs into technical roadmaps, and proven leadership in mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep knowledge of 5G NR, core network architecture, SDN, NFV, and cloud-native principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for telecommunications networks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design end-to-end network solutions that meet evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Create high-level designs, detailed technical specifications, and architecture roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure architectural integrity and alignment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and other architects.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to design principles and standards.
• Analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose optimization strategies.
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions and conduct feasibility studies for new technologies.
• Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the telecommunications landscape, is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Telecommunications Network Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for defining the future vision and technical direction of our global network infrastructure. You will be responsible for the high-level design and strategic planning of complex, scalable, and resilient telecommunications networks, encompassing voice, data, and video services. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in architecting diverse network environments, a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies (5G, SDN, NFV, cloud), and a proven ability to translate business requirements into robust, future-proof technical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a company shaping the future of connectivity, working remotely from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for our client's telecommunications networks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design end-to-end network solutions that meet evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Create high-level designs, detailed technical specifications, and architecture roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure architectural integrity and alignment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and other architects.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to design principles and standards.
• Analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose optimization strategies.
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions and conduct feasibility studies for new technologies.
• Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Extensive experience architecting large-scale IP networks, MPLS, BGP, and optical transport networks.
• Deep understanding of 5G NR, core network architecture, SDN, NFV, and cloud-native principles.
• Experience with service provider network design and capacity planning.
• Proven ability to design and implement secure, resilient, and highly available network solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Superb communication, presentation, and documentation skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Must be authorized to work in South Africa and thrive in a fully remote working environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including a substantial base salary and annual bonus.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings plan contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and industry certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and research.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking remote work culture.
• Flexibility to work from any location within the country.